The Power of Partnerships: Programming Lessons for Strengthening Movements and Solidarity for an End to Violence against Women and Girls in East and Southern Africa

This report presents the findings from UN Women’s empirical qualitative research on joint initiatives for ending violence against women and girls (EVAWG) implemented between 2016-2022 in East and Southern Africa (ESA). Recognizing the growing attention and increasing investment in joint initiatives for EVAWG as the scale of the problem has gained visibility, this study draws from a programmatic review of UN Women’s experiences, considering that UN Women has its most joint UN initiatives in East and Southern Africa. It seeks to provide a stronger evidence base for the value of joint EVAWG initiatives and presents recommendations for improved effectiveness of joint initiatives and strengthening solidarity between actors and connecting movements to accelerate progress for women and girls to live free from violence in the ESA region.